A deadly wildfire is ripping through Pacific Palisades, triggering the evacuation of its 20,000 residents and forcing panicked Californians to ditch their cars in the middle of the road as they’re forced to leave.
Authorities has issued an ‘immediate’ evacuation order for Pacific Palisades, urging residents to ‘LEAVE NOW.’
The evacuation notice has caused a gridlock on Sunset Boulevard as LA residents flee, leaving behind their mansions as the 200-acre fire quickly scorches the ground around them.
Some schools in Brentwood are also being evacuated.
‘Do not stand in the way of this fire,’ Firefighter David Ortiz said. ‘This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight.’
X user, Jonathan Vigliotti posted a video of a car burning uncontrollably in a driveway.
‘Come on, guys!’ he called, his voice filled with fear. ‘We got to go!’
‘We were in a neighborhood as it went up in flames. Mass panic in the streets, and the worst of the wind will hit the Palisades Fire tonight,’ he wrote on X.
Authorities has issued an ‘immediate’ evacuation order for Pacific Palisades, urging residents to ‘LEAVE NOW.’ ‘Do not stand in the way of this fire,’ Firefighter David Ortiz said
A deadly wildfire is ripping through Pacific Palisades, triggering the evacuation of its 20,000 residents and forcing panicked Californians to ditch their cars
The 200-acre bush fire was first reported around 10:30am on Tuesday and authorities have described the flames as a blowtorch
The evacuation notice has caused a gridlock on Sunset Boulevard as LA residents flee, leaving behind their mansions as the 200-acre fire quickly scorches the ground around them.
‘This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight,’ Ortiz said
Others were seen quickly evacuated the area as the fire continues to grow. KTLA teams also had to evacuate the area mid-coverage and Palisades fire station is reportedly on fire.
Southern California Edison (SCE) shut off power to Cuthbert, Galahad, and parts of Malibu on Tuesday due to ‘dangerous fire weather,’ an alert said.
The company expected the power to be out for at least eight hours and it could be longer if crews need daylight to visibly inspect power lines and equipment. The inspection is required before SCE will restore power.
Roughly 10,000 are without power, with 5,600 or those provided by SCE, according to poweroutage.us.
The 200-acre bush fire was first reported around 10:30am on Tuesday and authorities have described the flames as a blowtorch.
Police Academy star Steve Guttenberg said the fire is near his home and that people are abandoning their cars and making it hard for firetruck to make it up the road.
Guttenberg is urging his fellow neighbors to leave their keys in their car if they’re leaving their vehicle behind ‘so guys like me can move your car.’
‘We really need people to move their cars,’ he told KTLA. ‘So if you leave your car on Palisades Drive, leave the key in there.’
X user, Jonathan Vigliotti posted a video of a car burning uncontrollably in a driveway. ‘Come on, guys!’ he called, his voice filled with fear. ‘We got to go!’
Fire retardant being dropped over the flames in Pacific Palisades
Firefighters seen diligently working as LA residents scramble to get out of the rich neighborhood
Residents are encouraged to be on the look out for strong winds, downed power lines, and more
Roughly 10,000 are without power, with 5,600 or those provided by SCE
The actor said he had friends who can’t get out of their homes due to vehicles left behind.
More than 100 firefighters and strike teams are working to battle the massive blaze, Ortiz said.
The fire is rapidly move West and wind gust are up to 50 miles per hour in Ventura and LA Counties, according to The New York Times.
The windstorm poses another problem as it could be ‘life-threatening’ and being the most damaging since 2011, The Times reported.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are also shut down due to the fire, according to The Times.
A firefighter stands on a structure and sprays the flames below. More than 100 firefighters and strike teams are working to battle the massive blaze, Ortiz said
The fire is rapidly move West and wind gust are up to 50 miles per hour in Ventura and LA Counties
LA County residents are being asked to evacuate the area in a specific manner that only uses Palisades Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Pacific Coast Highway, the publication said.
Residents are encouraged to be on the look out for strong winds, downed power lines, and more.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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